Show and Tell

Parker had show and tell yesterday at preschool. I asked him what he wanted to take, expecting him to say the usual thing...a weapon of some sorts. But to my astonishment he told me he wanted his class and teachers to see Paxten. This kind of caught me off guard and then I asked if he wanted to take a picture of him. Then I remembered I had seen a girl bring her dog for show and tell one day as I was dropping Parker off. After asking him a few questions I learned that they do show and tell right at the beginning of class. So I asked Parker if he wanted to take Paxten to class for show and tell. He immediately got excited and said that he would tell his teachers he had the best show and tell ever! He was so excited when we got there that he kept telling all his little friends what his show and tell was before class got started. Finally when it was Parkers turn to show, he stood up while holding the baby and said, "this is my little brother Paxten Wayne!" He was the proudest big brother in the world and I was pretty proud too that he wanted to show off my sweet little baby. I guess Parker does like having a little brother after all. I think he is a good helper and loves to hold Paxten whenever I need 2 hands. I am so glad he feels this way and shows how much he loves his little brother!

Camera Comparison

New Camera


old Camera
I took pictures of Paxten with the old camera and then the new camera in the same clothes just to compare. The new camera takes a more crisp pictures and can get closer without getting blurry. Also it takes the picture faster, so if the subject moves it can capture the picture instead of being a blurry mess. This is my new fun toy and I am loving trying all it can do out.

Mini Photo Session

We had a little photo session at our house the other day, trying out the new camera. I think it is going to be so nice! The kids love having their pictures taken and to see themselves on the computer. And my theory is...never too many pictures, right!

New Camera!!

Matt and I went and purchase a new camera the other day and I have loved playing with it taking pictures. We went with the Canon Rebel T2i. There is a lot of buttons on it so I am sure it will take me a while to learn all that it can do. But already I can tell a difference in the quality of the pictures. I am really excited to have nice pictures of the kids from no on.

Paxten's Blessing

We blessed Paxten on Sunday, March 27, and it was a wonderful day. He was blessed by his father. Matt gave him such a wonderful blessing. So now he is official I guess. Matt and were able to do a lot of the preparation for the dinner the night before. So the day of the blessing wasn't too chaotic. Thank goodness for 11 o'clock church. That worked out so well for us. My mom made the cutest little blessing outfit for Paxten (she has made each of the kids an outfit) and my Grandma Sharon made a crochet blanket for him too. (Each of the kids has one of these as well, I am all about sentimental items!) Paxten looked so adorable in his little white outfit. I took about 50 pictures of him!

We had a nice lunch after the blessing at our house. We served BBQ chicken sandwiches, salads, chips and dessert. It was soooo good. And thanks to a great family everyone pitched in and helped bring something.

(this next part is for me to remember those that attended)
Those people that were able to come and support us were: Grandpa and Grandma Yancey, Aunt Charyn, Grandpa and Grandma Williams, Grandpa and Grandma Christiansen, Kitty and Lexi Baron, Kaylynne and Bridger Baldwin; Kendall, Stephanie, Keegen, Kade, Klay, Kwynn, and Kooper Keller. Josh, Lydia, Austin & Makayla Christiansen. Grandma Linda Christiansen. Josh, Anne, Breeanne, Aimee, & Hadlee Hubbard. Melissa & Sophia Pariona. Matt, Melanie, Hayley, Hayden, Hansen, & Hastin Reid. Thanks so much to all those that came and made the day even more special.

Anniversary

Matt and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary last Saturday, the 26th. WOW!! I can't believe it has been 7 years, it has gone by so fast!! We didn't do anything too special, just enjoyed a dinner out without the kids. It was nice to have a conversation with each other and not be interrupted by kids or having to tell the kids to sit down, eat your dinner. It was great. Then we came home and watched a chick flick. I couldn't ask for more. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful and supportive husband. I am so glad that we met and that we both were committed to making the 2 year mission gap a time for us to better get to know each other. And that when he returned home that we better knew each other and loved each other more. I am so grateful for the hard worker he is and all that he does to provide for us each and every day. I am so blessed that we have been given the opportunity to raise 3 sweet spirits and to be their parents. Matt is such a wonderful father and the kids just love spending time with their daddy. I look forward to 7 more wonderful years filled with great memories!!

St. Patrick's Day

I wanted to do something fun for the kids on St. Patrick's day, so we had a special breakfast. Green pancakes and green milk and sausage links. No the sausage wasn't green. Paige wasn't too sure of the whole thing and wouldn't drink the milk. But they both liked the pancakes and being able to wear something green so they wouldn't get pinched.